19 Oct
Government of New South Wales
Sydney
Principal Cyber Threat Intelligence, Ongoing opportunity, flexible office locations Principal Cyber Intelligence Strategist - Ongoing Opportunity Grade 11/12 role within DCS Cyber & Information Security Office (CISO) Salary range: $139,787 - $161,663 + super (11.5%) Working opportunities from multiple locations in NSW Excellent leave entitlements: 20 days annual leave and up to an additional 24 days of flexible leave. About Us The Department of Customer Service (DCS) is a service provider and regulator, focusing on delivering first-class customer service, digital transformation, and regulatory reform to create better outcomes for the people of NSW.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in the DCS Cyber & Information Security Office (CISO) working closely with DCS agencies to uplift and improve cyber security ensuring DCS digital services are safe and secure.
About the role The Cyber Threat Intelligence team are tasked with leading the provision of strategic, operational and tactical cyber threat intelligence to pre-emptively prevent cyber attacks and reduce the likelihood and consequences of cyber attacks on the department through the application of the intelligence process to support the fortification of defenses, safeguarding of sensitive data, and protection of government services that are delivered by government divisions and agencies within DCS.
We are looking to recruit a Principal Cyber Intelligence Strategist to join the Cyber Threat Intelligence team. This role will focus on leading the development of strategic mitigations of cyber security threats and risks for DCS by leveraging advanced cyber intelligence and technical proficiencies and fostering collaboration with stakeholders,
to improve cyber security response and processes in an evolving threat environment.
Responsibilities include: Actively contribute to the implementation and maintenance of the NSW Government cyber security posture through provision of expert technical advice and direction. Perform technical assessments of information and cyber security controls and threats to produce compliance reports and recommended actions to internal teams and relevant stakeholders. Provide expert information on cyber security risks, threat and vulnerability reports, penetration test reports, solution architecture designs. Alert stakeholders to cyber security issues and threats including breaches and potential intrusion incidents.
Investigate and assess security breaches within a defined area of responsibility to maintain compliance with whole-of-government cyber security policies and standards. Provide cyber intelligence expertise during operations and incidents to lead whole-of-government responses to cyber security threats. Contribute technical expertise and knowledge to reporting on current and emerging cyber security risks and trends. About you Proven experience in strategic, operational and tactical cyber threat intelligence and an intricate understanding of the intelligence process. Highly developed problem solving and critical thinking skills. The ability to think outside of the box to formulate plausible scenarios and highly effective strategies to meet organisational requirements and facilitate positive outcomes.
Experience in consulting and negotiating with diverse stakeholders with varying expectations, viewpoints and interests within agreed timeframes. Experience managing interdependencies and competing demands to ensure objectives are achieved. Experience working in diverse teams and mentoring junior team members. Experience in cyber security, intelligence or related environments. Industry or tertiary qualifications in cyber threat intelligence, cyber security or related disciplines. If you want to be part of this forward-thinking, innovative team that thrives in challenging the status quo, we would love to hear from you!
What we need from you To start your journey towards joining our team, please click on the link below and attach your resume (max 5 pages)
and cover letter (max 2 pages).
In your cover letter please share your motivation for applying for this position and your relevant skills.
A talent pool may be created from this recruitment process to fill future ongoing and temporary opportunities.
Salary Grade 11/12, with the base salary for this role starting at $139,787 base plus superannuation.
Closing Date: 10am Friday 25th October Careers at Department of Customer Service
A career at the Department of Customer Service (DCS) gives you the opportunity to help improve government services and be part of reform that benefits people across NSW. We are focused on delivering excellent customer service, digital transformation, and regulatory reform. Come join us and influence the future of our great state.
Belong in our diverse and inclusive workplace
The strength of our workforce lies in its diversity and embracing difference, while the key to our success is leveraging the contributions of employees with different backgrounds and perspectives.
If you feel you may require an adjustment during the recruitment process , please contact our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion team via or 02 9494 8351.
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▶️ Principal Cyber Threat Intelligence
🖊️ Government of New South Wales
📍 Sydney